Dell D1918H
User’s Guide
Regulatory model: D1918Ho
Contents
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Supported resolutions and refresh rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Contents
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Safety instructions
This monitor is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a user’s
safety comes first. However, improper use or installation may result in danger
to the user, damage to the monitor, or both. Use the following safety guidelines
to protect your monitor from potential damage and ensure your personal
safety.
WARNING: This monitor should be operated only with a correct power
source as indicated at the label on the rear of the monitor. For more
information on the power source you are using, contact your power service
provider.
WARNING: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as
authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due
to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to remove any cover or
touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified service technician should
open the monitor cover.
WARNING: Stop using the monitor if the cover is damaged. Have it checked
by a service technician.
WARNING: Place the monitor on a flat, soft, and clean surface. If there is a
liquid spill on the monitor, unplug the monitor from the power source and
contact Dell for assistance.
WARNING: Before you clean your monitor, disconnect it from the electrical
outlet. Clean your monitor with a soft cloth dampened with water or non-
ammonia based cleaner.
WARNING: Keep the monitor away from magnetic objects, motors, TV sets,
and electrical transformers.
WARNING: Do not place heavy objects on the cables.
WARNING: For monitors with reflective screens, position the monitor such
that glares caused by other light sources are avoided.
WARNING: When you purchase a VESA wall mount, ensure it is UL-listed
and that only a qualified service technician installs it.
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Safety instructions
About your monitor
Package contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you
have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
Monitor
Neck
Base
Power cable (varies by country)
HDMI cable
(Support up to 1080p @ 60Hz)
VGA cable
• Drivers and documentation media
• Quick Setup Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
About your monitor
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Technical specifications
Monitor specifications
LCD Panel
47.0 cm (18.5”) TFT (with LED back light)
VESA DPMS compatible
Power Management Off Mode, < 0.3 W
Power Saving Mode, < 0.3 W
WXGA, 1366 x 768 max.
Displayable
Resolution
Vertical Frequency, 60Hz max.
Pixel Dimension
Color gamut
Color Depth
0.3 x 0.3 mm
72% of NTSC (CIE1931)
16.7 Million
Contrast Ratio
600:1 (typical)
90° (Horizontal) typical
65° (Vertical) typical
Viewing Angle
Response Time
Connectivity
5 ms typical (white to black, black to white)
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI 1.4
Active Display Area
Tilt
409.8 x 230.4 mm
-5°~15° ( 2°)
VESA mount support 75 x 75mm
Dimension (with stand)
Height
Width
34.2 cm (13.46 inches)
43.8 cm (17.24 inches)
14.7 cm (5.78 inches)
Depth
Weight
without packaging 2.1 kg (4.63 lb)
with packaging
3.1 kg (6.83 lb)
Operating: 0°C ~ + 40°C
Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C
Temperature
Compliance
Power
Energy Star, TÜV Low Blue Light (Dell ComfortView)*
Input Voltage AC100-240 V
* Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen.
* The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may
cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain.
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Technical specifications
* ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted
from the monitor to optimize eye comfort.
NOTE: For information on the refresh rate (vertical frequency) of the
graphics card, see the documentation that shipped with the graphics card.
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the
monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is
referred to as power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard,
mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The
following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power
saving feature.
VESA
Horizontal Vertical Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Modes
Sync
Sync
Normal
operation
Active
Active
Active Blue
13 W (maximum)**
11 W (typical)
Active-off Inactive
mode
Inactive Off
Orange
Off
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off
-
-
-
Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star
PON
Power Consumption
9.62 W***
ETEC
30.9 kWh****
*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC
mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
***Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product
may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you
ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information.
Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions
about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is
expressed or implied.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR Qualified.
Technical specifications
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Supported resolutions and refresh rates
WARNING: Do not set the graphics card on your computer to exceed these
maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your
monitor.
VGA
VGA
720 x 400 @ 70Hz
640 x 480 @ 60Hz
640 x 480 @ 75Hz
800 x 600 @ 60Hz
800 x 600 @ 75Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
*The following resolutions are supported only with a HDMI source:
480i @ 60Hz
480p @ 60Hz
576i @ 50Hz
576p @ 50Hz
720p @ 50Hz / 720p @ 60Hz
1080p @ 60Hz
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Technical specifications
Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the stand
1
2
1. Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface.
2. Insert stand riser and base into the monitor as shown above.
Removing the stand
Release button
1. Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface.
2. Push release button and pull stand away from monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor
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Connecting Your Monitor
1. Connect the video cable
Ensure both monitor and computer are turned off. Connect one end of the
HDMI or VGA cable to the computer, and then connect the other end to the
respective port on the monitor.
2. Connect the earphone
Connect the earphone to the earphone output terminal of the monitor.
(Earphone not supplied).
3. Connect the power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded AC outlet, and then to the
monitor.
4. Turn on the monitor
Press the power button to turn on the monitor.
5. Set the resolution and refresh rate in Microsoft Windows
• Windows 7
i) Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen resolution
ii) Set the appropriate resolution.
>
>
Resolution
.
.
• Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
i) Select the desktop tile to switch to classic desktop mode.
ii) Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen resolution
iii) Set the appropriate resolution.
Resolution
• Windows 10
i) Right-click on the desktop, and then click Display settings > Advanced
display settings > Resolution.
ii) Set the appropriate resolution.
HDMI
VGA
3
2
1
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Setting Up the Monitor
Parts and controls
Front view
1
2
3
4
5 6
Back view
7
8
9
10
Input Select/ Exit from
OSD Menu
1
2
3
AUTO
◄
6
7
8
LED Indicator
Scroll Down/ Decrease/
Contrast/Brightness Menu
HDMI input (HDMI 19
pin)
Scroll Up/ Increase/
Color Vision Mode select
►
VGA input (D-Sub 15 pin)
OSD Menu On/Off /
Confirm Select
4
5
MENU
9
Earphone Jack
Power input
Power On/Off
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Setting Up the Monitor
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Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions
Your monitor’s settings are adjusted with the following buttons:
Button
Function
Display main menu
MENU
Confirm Selection
Manual adjust mode select for VGA, HDMI mode
Exit from main menu or return to previous menu
Select the desired item when in OSD menu
When not in OSD menu, directly enters Color Vision Mode
Select the desired item when in OSD menu
AUTO
►
◄
When not in OSD menu, directly enters Contrast/Brightness
menu
◄ + ►
Recall both Contrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)
Power Lock, press 10 seconds to lock, repeat press 10
seconds to unlock(when not in OSD menu)
AUTO + ◄
OSD Lock, press 10 seconds to lock, repeat press 10 seconds
to unlock(when not in OSD menu)
AUTO + ►
The main menu
Use the monitor’s menu to make adjustments:
A u t o I m a g e A d j u s t
C o n t r a s t / B r i g h t n e s s
I n p u t S o u r c e
A u d i o A d j u s t
C o l o r A d j u s t
I n f o r m a t i o n
M a n u a l I m a g e A d j u s t
S e t u p M e n u
M e m o r y R e c a l l
A U T O : E x i t
M E N U : S e l e c t
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Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions
Menu item
Description
Adjust the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position,
Phase (Fine Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the
screen.
Auto Image Adjust
NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, DCR and ECO of
screen image.
Contrast/Brightness
• Contrast
Adjust the foreground white level of screen image.
Adjust the luminance of the video.
• Brightness
Detects the distribution of the visual signal input,
and creates an optimized contrast.
• DCR
NOTE: Brightness and ECO adjustment are
disabled when DCR is active.
Allows the user to change the energy-saving
settings.
• ECO
NOTE: Brightness and DCR adjustment are
disabled when ECO is active.
Press Input Source to change the input signal to
VGA or HDMI.
Input Source
Audio Adjust
To adjust the audio functions.
NOTE: Only available for HDMI input.
• Volume
To adjust the volume of earphone output.
To turn the Mute ON/OFF.
• Mute
Toggle between preset color settings such as
Cool, Normal, Warm and User Color.
Color Adjust
• Cool
Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.
Adds red to screen image for warmer white and
richer red.
• Normal
• Warm
Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
Manually adjust settings for Red (R), Green (G),
Blue (B).
1. Press AUTO button to select the desired color.
2. Press ◄ or ► button to adjust selected color.
• User Color
Displays information about the input signal
coming from the graphics card in your
computer.
Information
Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions
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Menu item
Manual Image
Description
Manually adjust H. / V. Position, Clock, Fine Tune,
Adjust
Sharpness, Aspect Ratio and Color Vision Mode.
Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the
video.
• H. Position: ►: move screen to the right, ◄:
move screen to the left.
• H. / V. Position
• V. Position: ►: move screen up, ◄: move
screen down.
NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
Adjust the width of the screen image.
►: increase the width of screen image,
◄: decrease the width of screen image.
NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
•Clock
Adjust the delay time of data and clock.
Press ◄ or ► to adjust to your preference.
NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
• Fine Tune
Adjust the clarity of a non-Full HD resolution
signal with ◄ or ► button.
• Sharpness
Toggles the video mode between Full Screen or
4:3.
• Aspect Ratio
Provides an optimum display environment
depending on the contents displayed. It contains
6 user-selectable presets.
• Standard: For general Windows environment
and the default setting.
• Game: For optimal PC gaming.
• Cinema: For optimal movie and video viewing.
• Scenery: Optimized for displaying outdoor
scenery images.
• Text: Optimized for displaying text.
• ComfortView: To decrease the blue light
emitted from the display to reduce the risk of
blue light exposure to your eyes.
• Color Vision Mode
To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/
back/shoulder pain from using the monitor for
long periods of time, we suggest you to:
• set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50 - 70
cm) from your eyes.
• blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes
when working with the monitor.
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Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions
Menu item
Description
• take regular and frequent breaks for 20 min-
utes every two hours.
• look away from your monitor and gaze at a
distant object at 20 feet away for at least 20
seconds during the breaks.
• perform stretches to relieve tension in the
neck/arm/back/shoulders during the breaks.
NOTE: Contrast/Brightness and Color Adjust
adjustment are disabled when Color Vision
Mode is active.
• Color Vision Mode
Setup Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Time-
out and OSD Background.
Setup Menu
• Language Select
Allows users to choose from available languages.
Press ◄ or ► button to select between
horizontal and vertical OSD position adjustment.
• OSD H. Position: To horizontally adjust the OSD
position.
• OSD Position
►: move OSD to the right, ◄: move OSD to the
left.
• OSD V. Position: To vertically adjust the OSD
position.
►: move OSD up, ◄: move OSD down.
To automatically turn off On Screen Display
(OSD) after a preset period of time.
• OSD Timeout
Allows the user to turn the OSD background On
or Off.
• OSD Background
To recall factory settings for Video controls. Press
button AUTO to select the Memory Recall menu
option.
Memory Recall
Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions
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Maintenance guidelines
Care
• Avoid exposing your monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place
your monitor away from the sun to reduce glare.
• Place your monitor in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not place any heavy objects on top of your monitor.
• Ensure your monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area.
• Keep your monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and
TV sets.
Troubleshooting
No power
• Ensure that the power cable connecting the monitor and the wall outlet is
properly connected and secure.
• Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is
supplying proper voltage.
• Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is
properly connected and secure.
No video/power light turned on
• Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to the
video output port on back of the computer. If not, tightly secure it.
• Adjust brightness.
Wrong or abnormal colors
• If any colors (red, green, blue) are missing, check the video cable to make
sure it is securely connected. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable
connector.
• Connect the monitor to another computer.
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Maintenance guidelines
Appendix
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues,
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.
Appendix
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